what in the world are these yummy creatures?

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01-21-2013 | 06:17 PM

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POWERPLAY J

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From: Lk. st. Clair MI

Those are cool! Looks like fun.

01-21-2013 | 06:37 PM

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Level III Chaos

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From: Bell Canyon, CA

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Originally Posted by cwfdive

This class of boat is called a VSV, short for Very Slender Vessel. The US and Britain have been built several of these for the SBS and the SEALS. They aren't all that fast, but are designed for efficiency and rough weather. Their wave piercing design reduces slamming loads on the craft and crew.

Here is a link to one of the first private VSVs:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBUQR3YirDM

That is the most rediculous boat I've ever seen! An open cockpit boat like that......you need a friggin snorkel when driving it, or at least goggles! ZERO use for the private sector. Look at that video around 4:30......no thanks.

Last edited by Level III Chaos; 01-21-2013 at 06:57 PM.

01-21-2013 | 07:55 PM

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HabanaJoe

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Originally Posted by level iii chaos

that is the most rediculous boat i've ever seen! An open cockpit boat like that......you need a friggin snorkel when driving it, or at least goggles! Zero use for the private sector. Look at that video around 4:30......no thanks.

+10!

01-21-2013 | 11:17 PM

#14

Cat & Mice

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From: Draper, Utah

I think it looks cool. It would be nice to see a conventional v bottom of the same size running next to it. I would bet this would have a much smoother ride then the standard v bottom design.

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